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WorksheetsAmr Soc Unit 2 Test 2025
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 26mins
What was similar about the Clinton and Trump presidencies?
Both were the subjects of impeachment proceedings.
Both were member of the Republican Party.
Between 1950 and 2000, the population in western states grew. This was mainly due to increasing job opportunities in the industrial Rust Belt.
TRUE
FALSE
Look at the map of the 1980 election results. Which statement best describes the reasons for this result?
People were unhappy with Carter and wanted a change.
People liked Reagan's promise to increase government spending.
Which policies most accurately describe the goals of the winner of the 1980 election?
[CHOOSE 3]
smaller government
lower taxes
strong national defense
larger government
decreased military spending
Under federalism, which is considered a state government responsibility?
establishing and maintaining public schools
printing and coining money
conducting foreign affairs
Bush's approval rating was highest after 9/11, then declined due to the Iraq War and economy.
TRUE
FALSE
Match the demographic with how they are most likely to consume media in the U.S.
older people
TV
younger people
social media and online
few people
printed newspapers
How was Florida important in deciding the 2000 election?
The butterfly ballots were confusing which resulted in a recount.
The ballots gave Al Gore a significant lead.
How are President Obama and the Tea Party connected?
The Tea Party formed in response to Obama's progressive policies.
The Tea Party worked with Obama on issues like immigration.
Which describe the domestic policies of Barack Obama?
[CHOOSE 2]
healthcare
economic recovery
reducing national debt
Which are true of how Trump became popular?
[CHOOSE 2]
He criticized elites.
He addressed economic concerns of the working class.
He supported bipartisan cooperation.
Which were true of both Carter AND Biden's domestic policy efforts?
Both emphasized energy policy and combating inflation.
Both wanted large increases in military spending.
What factors contribute to political polarization in the United States?
media bias, in-group biases, and dehumanizing opponents
media literacy, diverse social networks, and in-group biases
George H. W. Bush once promised, "No New Taxes!" How did this impact his presidency?
This promise backfired. He did raise taxes, so he lost support.
This promise led to major tax cuts during his term.
What was a similarity between the 2000 and 2016 elections?
Both winning candidates lost the popular vote.
Both winning candidates won in a landslide. (They won by a large amount.)
Which are part of the legacy of September 11th, 2001 in the United States?
[CHOOSE 2]
creation of the Department of Homeland Security
increased airport security
expansion of civil liberties
reduced government surveillance
How does the U.S. Census impact the makeup of the House of Representatives?
It adjusts how many Representatives each state has based on population.
It determines the number of Senators each state receives.
Match each president with their corresponding biggest challenge.
managing the aftermath of the Gulf War
George H.W. Bush
navigating the Great Recession and financial crisis
Barack Obama
stagflation and energy crisis
Jimmy Carter
responding to the 9/11 attacks and initiating the War on Terror
George W. Bush
Match each president with their corresponding biggest challenge.
COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery efforts
Joe Biden
immigration reform and social unrest
Donald Trump
tax cuts and deregulation efforts
Ronald Reagan
balancing the budget and impeachment efforts
Bill Clinton
How has the following influenced controversial elections in US history?:
government structure
two-party system
electoral college
[GIVE 2 EXAMPLES.]
How are the domestic policies of these presidents connected?:
Reagan
H. W. Bush
W. Bush
[GIVE 1 EXAMPLE]
How we consume news and react to events can impact political polarization. Give 2 examples of this relationship.
Give one example of how Barack Obama's presidency brought the country together, and one example of how it showed our divisions.
